UFC 86
| Company type | Pay-per-view event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | July 5, 2008 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts event |
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event presented by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on July 5, 2008. The event took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
The headline fight saw Quinton "Rampage" Jackson defending his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title against challenger Forrest Griffin. Both fighters served as coaches on the reality series The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest.
Originally, a welterweight matchup featuring Steve Bruno and Chris Wilson was planned for this card but was later rescheduled to occur at UFC 87 on August 9, 2008.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $60,000 were awarded to the following competitors:
- Fight of the Night: Quinton Jackson vs. Forrest Griffin
- Knockout of the Night: Melvin Guillard
- Submission of the Night: Cole Miller